SAS to CHI

This audio track introduces the podcast and gives the listener information about the partnership between Amtrak, the National Park Service and the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.

This audio track introduces the podcast and gives the listener information about the partnership between Amtrak, the National Park Service and the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.

This audio track gives the listener important information about the amenities provided on Amtrak trains and general precautions regarding movement around the train and between cars. The listener should also be sure to listen to all announcements given by Amtrak officials.

This audio track gives the listener important information about the amenities provided on Amtrak trains and general precautions regarding movement around the train and between cars. The listener should also be sure to listen to all announcements given by Amtrak officials.

Just north of San Antonio is a group of natural springs that feed into the San Antonio River, which today many know solely for the major tourist attraction, the River Walk. Thousands of guests each year come to stroll along the River Walk, dine in the restaurants that line the river banks or take a cruise in a river boat, but what most people don't know is that this river was not always a downtown attraction.

Just north of San Antonio is a group of natural springs that feed into the San Antonio River, which today many know solely for the major tourist attraction, the River Walk. Thousands of guests each year come to stroll along the River Walk, dine in the restaurants that line the river banks or take a cruise in a river boat, but what most people don't know is that this river was not always a downtown attraction.

Every day the skies around San Antonio are filled with military planes that take off from Randolph Air Force Base, which is situated to the north of San Antonio. Named after Captain William Millican Randolph, the base is often referred to as the Showplace of the Air Force.

Every day the skies around San Antonio are filled with military planes that take off from Randolph Air Force Base, which is situated to the north of San Antonio. Named after Captain William Millican Randolph, the base is often referred to as the Showplace of the Air Force.

While riding the train between San Marcos and San Antonio you can catch a glimpse of the bright green waters of the Guadalupe River. Every year thousands of travelers come to Guadalupe River State Park to hike along its banks and take a cool float down the river. State Parks such as this one have been a part of Texans' outdoor recreation for almost 100 years.

While riding the train between San Marcos and San Antonio you can catch a glimpse of the bright green waters of the Guadalupe River. Every year thousands of travelers come to Guadalupe River State Park to hike along its banks and take a cool float down the river. State Parks such as this one have been a part of Texans' outdoor recreation for almost 100 years.